A British-New Zealand actress, born on July 10, 1966, in New Zealand to Jewish parents of Russian and Polish descent who immigrated to New Zealand from England in 1950. Her family returned to the United Kingdom when she was 11 years old. Her career began in 1982. She is known for her role in the TV series Leverage. Her other notable work includes Silent Trigger (1996), Coupling (2000-2004), and Jekyll (2007).